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generic instruction

[dʒə-ˈne-rik ɪn-ˈstrək-ʃən]
nounpl: generic instructions
instrução genérica
1. A broad, general instruction applicable to multiple situations or contexts rather than specific cases
The manual provided generic instructions for assembly that could apply to various models.
O manual forneceu instruções genéricas de montagem que poderiam se aplicar a vários modelos.
2. In computing, instructions that work with generic data types or can be applied across different data structures
The compiler uses generic instructions to optimize code for different processor architectures.
O compilador usa instruções genéricas para otimizar código em diferentes arquiteturas de processador.
3. General guidelines or orders that lack specific details or customization
The teacher gave generic instructions to the class without addressing individual student needs.
A professora deu instruções genéricas à turma sem atender às necessidades de cada aluno.
Synonyms
general instructionuniversal instructionstandard instructionbroad guideline
Antonyms
specific instructiondetailed instructioncustom instructionparticular instruction

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instrução genérica
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
instrução genérica
Commonly used in technical and business contexts
Portugal
instrução genérica
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

one-size-fits-all instruction
boilerplate instruction
cookie-cutter instruction
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